ASSIGNMENT 04
MA140 Business Analysis
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to
Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences,
and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA
format. Refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.
1. Jacksonville Technical College received $3,445,553 in state aid on September 15 for
the fall academic semester. The vice-president for finance decided to invest
$2,000,000 in a 2-month investment that pays 11.5% simple interest. How much
interest will the college earn on the investment? (15 points)
2. Barney Casey borrowed $40,000 from his parents for 2 years. He paid them a total of
$45,000 at the end of the 2-year term of the simple interest loan. What rate of interest
did he pay his parents? (15 points)
3. Sarai Sherman agreed to deposit $4,450 in an account paying 16% simple interest per
year for 60 days. If she made the deposit on February 25, determine (a) the date of the
end of the term of the investment, and (b) the ordinary interest Sarai will earn. (15
points)
4. Anna Cavanaugh loaned her friend Jason $1,000 for 6 months at 6% simple interest.
What is the future value of the loan and how much finance charge will Jason pay? (15
points)
5. Acton can choose from two loan offers: $12,000 at 8% simple interest for 9 months;
or a $12,000 9-month discounted loan at 7% discount. Based on the actual interest
paid and the true rate on the discounted loan, which of the two loan offers will Acton
choose? Explain your answer. (40 points)